Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. Something went wrong. Many students are amazed to learn that the fairy tale of Santa Claus is based on a tradition that goes back to a real person, who was a priest and bishop in the early Christian church. It's illustrated throughout with black and white photos and illustrations, including classic images of Santa Claus, Sinterklaas (the Dutch version of Saint Nicholas), and images from stained-glass windows and religious art. This 86 page non-fiction chapter book for upper elementary readers was published in 1985. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. He was determined to know the truth. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in Amazon's fulfillment centers, and we directly pack, ship, and provide customer service for these products. Something went wrong. We don't do Santa but I love the history of Santa and this book gives you that along with the story of Jesus' birth. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Alan and his wife, Beverly, have four children and a growing number of grandchildren. It does mention Jesus and St. Nicholas and the spirit of giving. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 25, 2015, Great book to let your kids know the truth about father Christmas without them getting upset or disappointed. Crowell; 1st Edition (January 1, 1985), A good non-fiction book for upper elementary about St. Nick, Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2001. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. Miraculously, this book tells the real truth about Santa Claus in a way that makes it even more joyous and beautiful. Beautifully illustrated and simply told, The Truth About Santa Claus does more than open your child's eyes. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. The book is organized chronologically and traces the evolution of this yuletide character from Saint Nicholas to today's jolly Santa Claus. One of my first true tests as a parent came when our oldest son began to question the existence of Santa Claus. It is detailed in the story. Please try again. However, that is just my opinion. Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2017. Their histories alone make an absorbing read. . Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 25, 2013, I am one of Father Christmas's official helpers and this book provides answers to the more arcane questions that children ask. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. The book could easily be a few pages longer, the author could have elaborated more in a few areas. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Rather than being angry at being told a lie, he was thankful and excited to be a secret gift giver to his younger siblings. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. These books assist parents in the difficult task of answering life's tough questions. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2019, Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2017. If you'd rather not deceive your children about the reality of Santa, you can begin reading this book … Please try your request again later. My kids love it. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. He has shared his ministry on The 700 Club, The Today Show, Sally Jesse Raphael, American Journal, People Magazine, and others. My wife and I were concerned when our son started asking questions before Christmas. These books assist parents in the difficult task of answering life's tough questions. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Perfect book for this discussion with my nine year old, Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2014. T.Y. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. A bishop, Nicholas was known for his generosity to needy folk and credited with miraculous powers. Unable to add item to List. We emphasized that instead of ONE wonderful person that delivers gifts to all the children, there are MILLIONS of people that give gifts to the needy, and through the Angel Tree, my son is one of the Santas! Great book! After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Giving presents to our friends and family is one of the ways that we celebrate the birth of our Savior on Christmas Day. Giblin traces the evolution of Santa Claus down the centuries to Father Christmas in England and Sinter Claes in Holland. It also points them to the real meaning of Christmas, the birth of Jesus, and why giving gifts is a reminder of the greatest gift of all, the love of God expressed in His Son. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Please try again. Giblin begins by providing a biography of the real person upon which the Santa Claus myth is based: Saint Nicholas of Asia Minor. Please try again. Written from a Christian perspective, this story, when read to a child, will enable any parent to confidently explain the true meaning of Christmas. Perfect book for this discussion with my nine year old. This book was a God-send. Please try again. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Even after his death, as a saint, he was called upon to help sailors, marriageable maidens, and children. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Learn more about the program. Please try again. Explains how historical facts, religious mythology, folklore, tradition, and commercial promotion have combined to give us the modern figure of Santa Claus. Please try your request again later. Ssshh...Santa's Secret Society: Where Secrets are Unlocked, and the Magic of Santa Lives on Forever! Alan Barrington is the former Executive Director of Driving Force Ministry, and is a graduate of Oral Roberts University and Christ Unlimited Bible Institute.

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